In Tanzania (as in other parts of Africa) these are considered the BIG FIVE GAME animals: the Lion, the Elephant, the Cape Buffalo, the Leopard, and the Rhinoceros. Fortunately on our trip to Tanzania, we were able to see some of each.

LION 

the female lion

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the male lion

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ELEPHANT

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CAPE BUFFALO

caked with mud

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LEOPARD

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RHINOCEROS

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